Russia's participation in peace process remains key issue – Swiss Federal Council head

European Pravda — Sunday, 16 June 2024, 18:42

Viola Amherd and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Peace Summit. Photo:Office of the President of Ukraine

Viola Amherd, Head of the Swiss Federal Council, says that the first Peace Summit has made it possible to achieve a common vision for joint work on nuclear security, food security and humanitarian aid in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Source: Amherd, in her final speech at the Peace Summit in Bürgenstock, writes Interfax-Ukraine news agency, as reported by European Pravda

Details: She emphasised that, for the first time at the highest level, the participants discussed peace in Ukraine rather than weapons and conflict, which, in her opinion, gives a boost to the peace process, despite the existence of opposing views.

Quote: "One fundamental question remains: how and when can Russia be included in this process? We have heard this in many of your statements. A lasting solution must involve both sides", said Amherd.

According to her, the high-level involvement of so many states and organisations facilitated the start of a broad discourse and the creation of shared ideas about Ukraine's path to peace.

"We were able to reach a common vision here in Bürgenstock... We are sending a clear message to the people of Ukraine, and all those directly impacted by the consequences of the war, that a large section of the world community wants to bring about change", she added.

Background:

Participants in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland issued a joint communiqué on the foundations of peace in Ukraine.
The final declaration of the Global Peace Summit, held in Switzerland, was signed by 80 countries and four organisations.
On the eve of the event, Switzerland rejected the final document of the Peace Summit, which could have had undesirable consequences for Ukraine – the decision's text was subsequently changed.
After this, several states that had planned to attend the Peace Summit decided not to.

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